2011 Mini Cooper vs. 2012 Brilliance BS6
To start off, 2012 Brilliance BS6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Brilliance BS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Brilliance BS6. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2012 Brilliance BS6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Brilliance BS6 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Brilliance BS6 (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Brilliance BS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper | 2012 Brilliance BS6 | |
| Make | Mini | Brilliance |
| Model | Cooper | BS6 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3724 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |
